[4] Russula acrifolia is a holarctic species that needs a temperate climate.

The species is spread in the Caucasus, Siberia, Korea and Japan, Northern America, Northern Africa and Europe.

[4] Russula acrifolia is a mycorrhizal mushroom for different trees.

Its favourite symbionic partners are Fagus sylvatica and spruce.

If those are not available, it can also form symbiotic partnerships with larix, pines, betula, oaks and tilia.